Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the
relative teaching time and student effort required to
successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may
include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also
the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

This course has no pre-requisites or co-requisites.

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and participate in a quality audit as a member of a quality audit team. The process includes reviewing designated documentation; identifying and developing checklists and audit related documentation; preparing audit schedules; gathering, analysing and evaluating information; and reporting findings to the lead auditor

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBAUD402B Participate in a quality audit

Element:

Evaluate information

Performance Criteria:

1. Evaluate information against prescribed benchmarks2. Form a defensible opinion as to the meeting of these benchmarks by the auditee3. Ensure opinions are formed from and supported by available information

Element:

Gather and analyse information

Performance Criteria:

1. Access a range of potential sources of information2. Collect and make an initial assessment of sample documentation3. nterview appropriate persons in relation to relevant documentation4. Identify and report patterns, trends, interrelationships and areas of risk5. Identify aspects of the audit that require the use of specialists and request appropriate assistance

1.Prepare for exit meeting2.Ensure reporting arrangements are agreed upon and documented during the meeting3.Ensure context and consequences of audit are explained, and follow-up is discussed

Element:

Report findings

Performance Criteria:

1. Formulate findings and prepare a corrective action report if discrepancies or non-compliances are detected2. Examine results/findings against audit objectives and present to lead auditor3. Report recommendations for improvements as applicable

Element:

Review auditee documentation

Performance Criteria:

1. Where applicable, review auditee's previous quality audits to establish possible impact on the conduct of the current audit2. Request relevant organisational documents from auditee, and review and check the adequacy of these documents3. Amend reviewed documents, and determine and source any further documentation required4. Resolve issues which arise with auditee and relevant parties

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Participants will work individually and in groups. Participants are required read the units course notes and any information provided on the RMIT Learning Hub.

Participants are also required to read the chapter from the recommended text relating to the session topic.

Further online learning materials are available and include:•Articles of interest•Class videos•OHS videos•Useful external links•Learning Lab

Overview of Assessment

The participant must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Assessment Tasks

A major work based assessment – Workplace Audit - 80% of total mark Online participation - 20% of total mark